Federal Government

Most materials listed here are for in-library use. Please check our online catalog for location and availability.

The Almanac of American Politics

by National Journal Group
covers biographies of the 50 governors, the congress and their committee assignments. Written in a tongue and cheek fashion combined with statistics and facts for all the congressional districts. Billed as "a must-have for every political junkie".
R 328.73 Almanac (Biennial)

Government Assistance Almanac

by J. Robert Dumouchel
R 353.0082 Governm (Annual)

Government Phone Book USA: A comprehensive guide to federal, state, county, and local government offices in the United States

by Omnigraphics
R 350.0002 Governm (Annual)

Taylor's encyclopedia of Government officials, Federal and State

by John Clements
has colored pictures of the officials with election results and serving terms.
R 353.0002 Taylor

The United States Government Manual

published by the Office of the Federal Register
Official handbook of the federal government; provides information on federal agencies; for each provides major officials, purpose, history, legislative or executive authority, and programs and activities. Also available on the web.
R 353 Un3u (Annual)

Catalog of Domestic Assistance

A database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments, Indian tribal governments; U.S. Territories; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.

FedStats

FedStats provides a full range of official statistical information available to the public from more than 70 federal government agencies. Use the site to track economic and population trends, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more.

Forms.gov

The U.S. government's official hub for federal forms. Over 5,400 business and citizen forms from different agencies.

Government Information

Compilation of sites for federal, state and local government information. Provided by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

GovBenefits.gov

Includes federal and state government benefits/assistance programs in one place. Find out eligibility and program information easily.

GPO Access

The U.S. Government Printing Office's official website. It provides quick access to many frequently used databases such as the United States Codes, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register, Congressional Record and Congressional Bills etc. Good links to all the federal government branches.

Library of Congress

The Library preserves a collection of nearly 121 million items, more than two-thirds of which are in media other than books. Besides its extensive online catalog, its popular programs on the website include American Memory, an Online Gallery, THOMAS and America's Story for kids.

THOMAS

U.S. Legislative information. Link to the House of Representatives and the Senate websites. Search for federal bills, public laws, legislators, Congressional Record and Congressional Committees information.

U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services

The former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is now USCIS. It is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions. Book appointments online, check case status, download forms and guides for new immigrants in multiple languages.

USA.gov

Formerly known as FirstGov, USA.gov is the official U.S. government web portal, designed to be the gateway for citizens and businesses to connect and interact with all kinds of government information, from "changing your address" to "tax and wage reporting".

USA JOBS

US Government's official site for employment information. Listings of federal job openings for all levels including summer jobs.

Welcome to USA

A comprehensive government site links to essential information, services and resources that are important to new immigrants.

White House

Information on the Executive Branch. White House news and the President's speeches and policies issues.

State Government

The Book of the States

by Council of State Governments
R353.9 B64 (Annual)
-provides statistical comparisons and general information on the executive branch, the legislatures, the judiciary, finances, elections, personnel, programs and intergovernmental affairs of the 50 states.

Oregon Revised Statutes

by the Legislative Counsel Committee of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon.
R 345.795 Oregon (Biennial)
Also available from the web

Revised Code of Washington

by Washington (State) Statute Law Committee
-The statutes of Washington State. Vancouver Community Library has holdings back to 1979.
R 342.797 Washing (Biennial)
Also available from the web

Taylor's encyclopedia of Government officials, Federal and State

by John Clements
R 353.0002 Taylor
Washington Administrative Code
by Washington (State) Statute Law Committee
-Administrative law of Washington State. Vancouver Community Library has holdings back to 1989.
R 342.797 Washing
Also available from the web

50 States.com

Great site for fun or homework with facts, birds & songs, flags, maps, city links and trivia information for all the 50 states.

Access Washington

Washington State Government's official site. A wealth of information on all aspects of the state government and links to local government. Link to state agencies, send an e-postcard of a scenic view from Washington, check lottery number and a kid's page on Homework help.

Find-it Washington

A database to help consumers and citizens to find government information in Washington State, from agricultural to voting, very easy to use.

Governing.com

A great resource for information on states and localities. Use the "Local and State Sourcebook" to find data on metropolitan areas and states by subject.

GovSpot: State Government

Provide quick links to all state governments and their agencies.

Oregon.gov

Oregon State Government's official website. Organized by theme including facts, online services, laws and regulations and much useful information.

Washington State Legislature

Link to the State House of Representatives and Senate websites. Find bill information. Search the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Washington Law Help

This non-profit organization's website serves as a clearinghouse for legal self-help information and tools on non-criminal legal problems affecting low-income people in Washington state. Some self help categories include family (divorce), elder law, government benefits, immigrants, housing, employment, health care etc. Some materials and forms are also available in Chinese, Laotian, Somali, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese languages.

Local Governments